Top ten bizarre world sports

Wife-carrying is a sport that originated in Finland where competitors carry their wife through and obstacle course.

Wife-carrying is a sport that originated in Finland where competitors carry their wife through and obstacle course.

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The Man vs. Horse Marathon started out as a pub argument about who would win a marathon: a horse or a man. More than 40 years later the race continues, and while men have won on occasion, the horses dominate.

The Man vs. Horse Marathon started out as a pub argument about who would win a marathon: a horse or a man. More than 40 years later the race continues, and while men have won on occasion, the horses dominate.

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The annual Cheese-Rolling in the UK sees competitors tumble down a steep hill in pursuit of a rolling ball of cheese. It sounds simple enough but the rough terrain adds an element of danger.

The annual Cheese-Rolling in the UK sees competitors tumble down a steep hill in pursuit of a rolling ball of cheese. It sounds simple enough but the rough terrain adds an element of danger.

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Kabaddi is a little like football without the ball, crossed with red-rover. An unusual feature of the sport is that players yell 'Kabaddi, Kabaddi' while playing the game.

Kabaddi is a little like football without the ball, crossed with red-rover. An unusual feature of the sport is that players yell 'Kabaddi, Kabaddi' while playing the game.

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The Redneck Games have been held since 1996 and include events as iconic as toilet seat tossing, armpit serenades and mud belly flops.

The Redneck Games have been held since 1996 and include events as iconic as toilet seat tossing, armpit serenades and mud belly flops.

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Boxing chess sees two opponents pummel each other in the ring and between rounds sit down for games of chess.

Boxing chess sees two opponents pummel each other in the ring and between rounds sit down for games of chess.

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Underwater hockey, also known as Octopush involves teams pushing a puck around the floor of a swimming pool towards each others goals.

Underwater hockey, also known as Octopush involves teams pushing a puck around the floor of a swimming pool towards each others goals.

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Competitive hotdog eating is taken very seriously with top athletes earning around $200,000 from prize money and sponsorship.

Competitive hotdog eating is taken very seriously with top athletes earning around $200,000 from prize money and sponsorship.

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Wheelbarrow racing is not just for kids anymore. Participants use real wheelbarrows and race each other on a designated course.

Wheelbarrow racing is not just for kids anymore. Participants use real wheelbarrows and race each other on a designated course.

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The annual boat race is a fixture of the Comacchio Eel Festival. It saw our Guides struggle against the forces of gravity and sabotage. Watch the full clip here.

The annual boat race is a fixture of the Comacchio Eel Festival. It saw our Guides struggle against the forces of gravity and sabotage. Watch the full clip here.